Thimble



May 26, 1925. v

M. J. SCHUBE RT THIMBLE Filed March '7, i923- Patented May 26, 1925.

UNITED STATES MARY JOSEPHINE scmnaaa'r, or GLENDALE, MISSOURI.

THIMBLE.

Application filed March 7 To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, MARY- .losnrnma SOHUBERT, a citizen of the United States, residing at Glendale, in the county of St. Louis and State of Missouri, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in a Thimble, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in sewing thimbles and has for its primary object to provide a thimble particularly adapted for use in the making of button holes.

A further object of the invention is to provide a thimble which is adapted to leave the end of the finger exposed so as to permit proper handling of the needle and the goods being sewed upon.

A still further object of the invention is to provide a thimble which is adapted to be supported by the second joint of a finger that will permit the thimble to be used without cramping the hand as is encountered in the present type of thimble which engages the end of the finger.

And a still further object of the invention is to provide a thimble of the above indicated character, in which theupper portion of the thimble is flared outwardly so as to provide a wide surface for engaging the head of a needle.

Another object of the invention is to provide a thimble of the above indicated character, which is simple in construction, durable, efiicient for thepurpose intended and one that can be manufactured and placed on sale at a very low cost.

These and like objects of the invention will be better understood as the description follows and as is specifically pointed out in the appended claims.

Referring to the accompanying drawings which form a part of this specification.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a thimble constructed in accordance with my invention.

Figure 2 is a sectional view taken on line 22 of Figure 1, looking in the direction of the arrows.

Figure 3 is a sectional view taken on line 3-3 of Figure 1, looking in the direction of the arrows, and

Figure 4 is a bottom plan View of my improved thimble. 4

Referring to the accompanying drawings in detail, like characters will be used to designate like parts in the different views.

, 1923. Serial No. 623,427.

In the drawings, the numeral 1 indicates a circular band which is adapted to be placed over one of the fingers and supported between the first and second joints of the finger. The lower edge of the band has an outwardly and upwardly turned flange 2 which is adapted to support a conical shaped member 3. The upper portion of themember 3 which is spaced from the body of the band 1 is provided with an inwardly turned flange 4. The upper portion of the band 1 is formed with a groove 5, which cooperates with the flange 4 of the member 3 for securing therebetween a circular plate 6 which is provided with indentations 7.

As stated above, by providing a thimbl-e which is supported on the finger by the second joint, free use of the end of the finger is obtained, which is very desirable in the making of button holes and using a short needle. The indentations 7 within the plate 6 prevent slipping of the needle.

In view of the foregoing description of my invention taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, it is thought that any further explanation as to the constructions, operation, and objects of the invention 18 unnecessary.

While I have shown and described the preferred form of my thimble, I realize that various minor changes maybe resorted to, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as claimed, and therefore, I do not wish to limit myself to the exact details of construction shown, nor to the combination and arrangement of parts.

What I claim as new and desire tosecure by Letters Patent is:

1. In a thimble of the character described comprising a circular band, a conical shaped member supported by one end of said band, and a circular plate having indentations therein supported between said conical shaped member and the other end of said band as and for the purpose indicated.

2. A thimble of the character described,

comprising a cylindrical band through which the finger of the user extends, a conical shaped member arranged about said cylindrical member and having one end thereof secured to one end of said cylindrical member, and a circular plate supported between the opposite end of said cylindrical member and conical shaped member, said plate having indentations therein as and for the purpose indicated.

3. A thimble of the character described, comprising a cylindrical band through ivhich a finger of the user extends, a conical shaped member arranged about said cylindrical member and having; one end thereof secured to one end of said cylindrical member, and a circular plate supported between the 0pposite end of said cylindrical member and conical shaped member with the ends of said cylindrical member and conical shaped member projecting slightly beyond said plate to provide annular flan es at the inner and outer edges of said p ate, said plate having indentations therein as and for the purpose indicated. p

In testimony whereof, I have afiixed my signature in the presence of two Witnesses.

MARY JOSEPHINE SCHUBERT.

Witnesses:

E. MEYER,

SARA GRic'ENsFE'L-mEn. 

